2017 Trans Legal Clinic Calendar

Disclaimer: Due to events being submitted by community members, TLC cannot guarantee that any of the events are happening or that the information presented in them is completely accurate. To submit events for this list, email ian@transgenderlawcenter.org. In your submission, please include the date, time, focus/topic, organizer(s), a brief event description, location and contact information.

No clinics currently listed. However, GLAD offers a Pop-Up ID Project. Transgender people living in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont) seeking to update their legal name and gender on federal and state documents can receive free legal representation through this rapid-response program. The contact form can be found at https://www.glad.org/id/.

Date: Friday, December 29, 2017
Focus: Legal name change
About: Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois conducts free monthly Name Change Mobilization Clinic on the last Friday of every month in Chicago. Attorneys and trained volunteers assist transgender and gender non-conforming folks to file petitions to legally change their names. Volunteers provide follow-up support services by accompanying folks to their court dates and helping them navigate the subsequent name change processes at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Social Security Office, Department of Vital Records, etc.
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM (CST)
Location: Daley Center, Room 1202
50 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Information: For more information about legal services offered or questions about how to contact a project attorney, you may email TJLP at info@tjlp.org

Date: Friday, January 26, 2018
Focus: Legal name changes
About: Transformative Justice Law Project of Illinois conducts free monthly Name Change Mobilization Clinic on the last Friday of every month in Chicago. Attorneys and trained volunteers assist transgender and gender non-conforming folks to file petitions to legally change their names. Volunteers provide follow-up support services by accompanying folks to their court dates and helping them navigate the subsequent name change processes at the Department of Motor Vehicles, Social Security Office, Department of Vital Records, etc.
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM (CST)
Location: Daley Center, Room 1202
50 W. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Information: For more information about legal services offered or questions about how to contact a project attorney, you may email TJLP at info@tjlp.org

No clinics currently listed. However, GLAD offers a Pop-Up ID Project. Transgender people living in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont) seeking to update their legal name and gender on federal and state documents can receive free legal representation through this rapid-response program. The contact form can be found at https://www.glad.org/id/.

No clinic currently listed. However, Free State Justice offers legal support for LGBTQ+ individuals. Apply through http://freestate-justice.org/need-help/ or call (410) 625-5428 on Tuesdays between 1:00pm and 4:30pm.

No clinics currently listed. However, GLAD offers a Pop-Up ID Project. Transgender people living in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont) seeking to update their legal name and gender on federal and state documents can receive free legal representation through this rapid-response program. The contact form can be found at https://www.glad.org/id/.

Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017
About: Volunteer attorneys can provide help with name and gender marker changes, including advice on the process in Minnesota, or help figuring out the process in other states; help filling out forms, making phone calls, and getting information from third parties. Do you have another type of legal issue? We can help with general information about the law and referrals to other free and low-cost resources. Clinic is at this location the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: Minnesota Trans Health Coalition/The Exchange
3405 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Instructions: To visit the clinic, make an appointment with https://goo.gl/ABTVNh or just walk in on the day of the clinic!

Date: Monday, December 11, 2017
About: Volunteer attorneys can provide help with name and gender marker changes, including advice on the process in Minnesota, or help figuring out the process in other states; help filling out forms, making phone calls, and getting information from third parties. Do you have another type of legal issue? We can help with general information about the law and referrals to other free and low-cost resources. Clinic is at this location the 2nd and 4th Mondays and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: Family Tree Clinic
1619 Dayton Ave #205
St Paul, MN 55104
Instructions: To visit the clinic, make an appointment with https://goo.gl/ABTVNh or just walk in on the day of the clinic!
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2017
About: Volunteer attorneys can provide help with name and gender marker changes, including advice on the process in Minnesota, or help figuring out the process in other states; help filling out forms, making phone calls, and getting information from third parties. Do you have another type of legal issue? We can help with general information about the law and referrals to other free and low-cost resources. Clinic is at this location the 2nd and 4th Mondays and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Family Tree Clinic
1619 Dayton Ave #205
St Paul, MN 55104
Instructions: To visit the clinic, make an appointment with https://goo.gl/ABTVNh or just walk in on the day of the clinic!
Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
About: Volunteer attorneys can provide help with name and gender marker changes, including advice on the process in Minnesota, or help figuring out the process in other states; help filling out forms, making phone calls, and getting information from third parties. Do you have another type of legal issue? We can help with general information about the law and referrals to other free and low-cost resources. Clinic is at this location the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: Minnesota Trans Health Coalition/The Exchange
3405 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Instructions: To visit the clinic, make an appointment with https://goo.gl/ABTVNh or just walk in on the day of the clinic!

Date: Tuesday, January 2, 2018
About: Volunteer attorneys can provide help with name and gender marker changes, including advice on the process in Minnesota, or help figuring out the process in other states; help filling out forms, making phone calls, and getting information from third parties. Do you have another type of legal issue? We can help with general information about the law and referrals to other free and low-cost resources. Clinic is at this location the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: Minnesota Trans Health Coalition/The Exchange
3405 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Instructions: To visit the clinic, make an appointment with https://goo.gl/ABTVNh or just walk in on the day of the clinic!

Date: Monday, January 8, 2018
About: Volunteer attorneys can provide help with name and gender marker changes, including advice on the process in Minnesota, or help figuring out the process in other states; help filling out forms, making phone calls, and getting information from third parties. Do you have another type of legal issue? We can help with general information about the law and referrals to other free and low-cost resources. Clinic is at this location the 2nd and 4th Mondays and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: Family Tree Clinic
1619 Dayton Ave #205
St Paul, MN 55104
Instructions: To visit the clinic, make an appointment with https://goo.gl/ABTVNh or just walk in on the day of the clinic!
Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2018
About: Volunteer attorneys can provide help with name and gender marker changes, including advice on the process in Minnesota, or help figuring out the process in other states; help filling out forms, making phone calls, and getting information from third parties. Do you have another type of legal issue? We can help with general information about the law and referrals to other free and low-cost resources. Clinic is at this location the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 PM (CST)
Location: Minnesota Trans Health Coalition/The Exchange
3405 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Instructions: To visit the clinic, make an appointment with https://goo.gl/ABTVNh or just walk in on the day of the clinic!
Date: Saturday, January 20, 2018
About: Volunteer attorneys can provide help with name and gender marker changes, including advice on the process in Minnesota, or help figuring out the process in other states; help filling out forms, making phone calls, and getting information from third parties. Do you have another type of legal issue? We can help with general information about the law and referrals to other free and low-cost resources. Clinic is at this location the 2nd and 4th Mondays and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CST)
Location: Family Tree Clinic
1619 Dayton Ave #205
St Paul, MN 55104
Instructions: To visit the clinic, make an appointment with https://goo.gl/ABTVNh or just walk in on the day of the clinic!
Date: Monday, January 22, 2018
About: Volunteer attorneys can provide help with name and gender marker changes, including advice on the process in Minnesota, or help figuring out the process in other states; help filling out forms, making phone calls, and getting information from third parties. Do you have another type of legal issue? We can help with general information about the law and referrals to other free and low-cost resources. Clinic is at this location the 2nd and 4th Mondays and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 PM (CST)
Location: Family Tree Clinic
1619 Dayton Ave #205
St Paul, MN 55104
Instructions: To visit the clinic, make an appointment with https://goo.gl/ABTVNh or just walk in on the day of the clinic!

No clinics currently listed. However, GLAD offers a Pop-Up ID Project. Transgender people living in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont) seeking to update their legal name and gender on federal and state documents can receive free legal representation through this rapid-response program. The contact form can be found at https://www.glad.org/id/.

Date: Every Tuesday (December 2017 and January 2018)
Focus: General legal services for LGBTQ people
About: Clinic serves all LGBTQ New Yorkers. It meets every Tuesday, excluding holidays.
Time: Sign-in 6:00pm-6:45pm
Location: New York LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Focus: General legal services for trans people
About:Clinic serves all trans and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers. It meets the first Wednesday of every month.
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EST)
Location: New York LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011

Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Focus: General legal services for trans people
About: Clinic serves all trans and gender-nonconforming New Yorkers. It meets the first Wednesday of every month.
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM (EST)
Location: New York LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011

No clinics currently listed. However, GLAD offers a Pop-Up ID Project. Transgender people living in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont) seeking to update their legal name and gender on federal and state documents can receive free legal representation through this rapid-response program. The contact form can be found at https://www.glad.org/id/.

No clinics currently listed. However, GLAD offers a Pop-Up ID Project. Transgender people living in New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont) seeking to update their legal name and gender on federal and state documents can receive free legal representation through this rapid-response program. The contact form can be found at https://www.glad.org/id/.

Date: Thursday, December 21, 2017
Focus: General legal services
About: The QLaw Foundation LGBTQ Legal Clinic offers a free 30-minute consultation with a volunteer attorney. Our attorneys are specially trained to discuss legal issues commonly faced by members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, and we welcome all clients regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM (PST)
Location: LGBTQ Legal Clinic
Seattle Counseling Services
1216 Pine St, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98101
Information: For more information, visit the QLaw website at http://www.q-law.org/Instructions: The QLaw clinic is held the third Thursday of each month. Consultations are by appointment only. You can make an appointment by calling (206) 235-7235 on Tuesday between noon and 3:00 PM. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a short message with your contact information and we will get back to you.

Date: Thursday, January 18, 2018
Focus: General legal services
About: The QLaw Foundation LGBTQ Legal Clinic offers a free 30-minute consultation with a volunteer attorney. Our attorneys are specially trained to discuss legal issues commonly faced by members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community, and we welcome all clients regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM (PST)
Location: LGBTQ Legal Clinic
Seattle Counseling Services
1216 Pine St, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98101
Information: For more information, visit the QLaw website at http://www.q-law.org/Instructions: The QLaw clinic is held the third Thursday of each month. Consultations are by appointment only. You can make an appointment by calling (206) 235-7235 on Tuesday between noon and 3:00 PM. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a short message with your contact information and we will get back to you.